Enrollment
259
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manhattan, MT
Manhattan Elem
Federal NCES profile for Manhattan Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301761000547
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manhattan Elem earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Manhattan · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 259
- students enrolled
Manhattan Elem has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Elem ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Manhattan, MT.
School address
District: Manhattan School · Montana
NCES ID 301761000547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manhattan Elem compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manhattan Elem
Manhattan Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manhattan, Montana, enrolling 259 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 259 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Manhattan School spends $10,775 per pupil, 44% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Manhattan's public schools, it stands alongside Amsterdam School (149 students): Manhattan Elem is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 12.4:1).
Its district, Manhattan School, also runs Manhattan 5-8 (189 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manhattan Elem compares
Manhattan Elem on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 63% in Montana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Manhattan Elem is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manhattan School, which includes Manhattan Elem.
$10,775
Per student
-44%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 43.1%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Manhattan Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan 5-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manhattan Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Manhattan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Manhattan Elem
How many students attend Manhattan Elem?
Manhattan Elem has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manhattan, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Elem is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manhattan Elem?
The largest demographic group at Manhattan Elem is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Manhattan, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manhattan Elem?
Manhattan Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manhattan Elem rank among public schools in Manhattan?
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Elem ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Manhattan, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Manhattan on the city page.
Is Manhattan Elem a good school?
Manhattan Elem earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Manhattan School?
Besides Manhattan Elem, Manhattan School also operates Manhattan 5-8 (189 students). See the Manhattan School district page for the complete list.
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